WOMEN LIKE US
by Amanda Prowse (£8.99, PB, Little A)
The path to happiness is never straightforward. Although Amanda Prowse is now an international bestselling novelist, it was a struggle to succeed. With touching honesty, she delves into the implications of being a woman in a culture obsessed with beauty, youth and body image. Prowse details her toxic relationship with food and her battles with self-esteem, as well as the imposter syndrome that has haunted her career. Despite these setbacks, she’s been able to live life on her own terms. Brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, this illuminating book is an ode to overcoming insecurities and thriving against the odds.